PGR: Project Gotham Racing 3

$49.99, Xbox 360

Teaches: timing, racing, sports, creativity

CTR Review

Here's a racing game where you can design your own track, and then invite up to eight other players to join you for a race. Content includes 80 cars including the Ferrari F430, Lamborghini Gallardo and McLaren F1 LM. Players can race through the streets of New York, London, Tokyo and Las Vegas in high 1080-pixel definition, as long as your TV will support the resolution (lower resolution settings are also available). Special moves, including powerslides, 360s, air-time, drafting, and driving on two wheels can earn you points for style. The game can be played by one to two players, or by two to eight using the online multiplayer mode. Testers found it to be fun and addicting; although they noted the controls (or physics) are very realistic, and it can be hard for younger children. Developed by Bizarre Creations for Microsoft Game Studios. Visit http://projectgothamracing3.com for the official game site.